A Peninsula Long Rifle rendezvous, a visit from a tall ship and a hoedown are among the upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula.
Information also is available on the interactive calendar at www.peninsula dailynews.com.
SEQUIM
Long rifle meet
SEQUIM — Members of the public are invited to the Peninsula Long Rifles’ 45th annual rendezvous today through Sunday.
Admission is free for spectators at the group’s property off Taylor Cutoff Road.
For directions to the property, visit www. peninsulalongrifles.com.
Each day will feature rifle, pistol, trade gun, knife and hawk as well as primitive archery events from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday.
Saturday will feature a steak dinner, followed by a pancake breakfast Sunday morning.
Event organizers ask that attendees haul out any trash they bring, as there is no trash service on site.
For more information, phone Julie Hatch at 360-302-1943 or Rich Kemp at 360-504-2098.
Tall ship visit
SEQUIM — The Lady Washington tall ship will visit the John Wayne Marina through Sunday.
The ship will offer family-oriented adventure sales with demonstrations of tall-ship handling, sea chantey singing and maritime storytelling from the marina at 2577 W. Sequim Bay Road.
Tickets are required for all passengers, including babes in arms.
Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Call 800-200-5239 or go to www.historicalseaport.org for tickets.
Garage and plant sale
SEQUIM — The Sequim Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital will host its 11th annual Garage and Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday at 81 Timothy Lane.
A two-bedroom condo furniture suite will be featured in addition to a wide selection of housewares and plants.
There also will be hot dogs and beverages.
All proceeds will help cover uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
For information, call Carol Labbe at 360-683-7130.
Free concerts
SEQUIM — The public is invited to two free concerts featuring the faculty and students of the Dungeness Music Workshop from 7 to 9 tonight and Saturday night.
Tonight’s concert will be in the Dungeness Community Church auditorium, 45 Eberle Lane.
The Saturday concert will be at the Dungeness Schoolhouse, 2781 Towne Road.
The performers will play choral pieces, jazz and big-band pieces.
For more information, phone Craig Buhler at 360-683-2277.
100th year picnic
SEQUIM — Pilgrim Chapter 157, Order of the Eastern Star, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a picnic at 1 p.m. Sunday.
The picnic will be at 322 Clark Road and hosted by Robert Clark, a member for more than 50 years.
The entire Masonic family is invited, including OES, Masons, Shriners, Rainbow, DeMolay and Job’s Daughters.
Festivities will include food, fellowship, speakers and entertainment provided by Buck Ellard’s musical group.
Those interested in learning more about the Masonic family and Eastern Star are invited to come by between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Film screening
SEQUIM — The Sequim Library will host a free screening of the documentary “Landfill Harmonic” at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The screening will be at the library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
The public is invited to the film, which “follows the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, a Paraguayan musical group that plays instruments made entirely out of garbage,” according to a news release.
For more information, call 360-683-1161, email discover@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.
Book discussion
SEQUIM — “The Revenant” by Michael Punke will be discussed at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Sequim Library.
All are welcome to participate at the library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
Copies of “The Revenant” are available in various formats including regular print, audiobook on CD and downloadable e-book.
They can be requested online by visiting the library catalog online.
For more information about this and other programs for readers and book lovers, visit www.nols.org and select “Events” and “Sequim,” or contact the Sequim Library at 360-683-1161 or sequim@nols.org.
Fairy Camp
SEQUIM — Olympic Nature Experience will hold Fairy Camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Dungeness River Audubon Center.
Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to take part in the day. Admission will be $35 at Railroad Bridge Park, 2151 W. Hendrickson Road.
Participants will explore the ideas of wonder, magic and taking care of the natural world around them.
Activities will include stories, songs, arts and crafts.
For information, email info@olympicnature experience.org.
Gardening workshop
SEQUIM — The Clallam County Master Gardeners will host a workshop on small-space gardening at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Woodcock Demonstration Garden.
The free workshop will be given at 2711 Woodcock Road.
For information, call 360-565-2679.
Healthful nutrition
SEQUIM — Shipley Center will host Monica Dixon, Ph.D., RD, in leading a “Healthy U!” session and a presentation on “Good Food FAST” at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
The event is free for center members; a $2 donation is suggested for nonmembers at the center, 921 E. Hammond St.
Dixon is an internationally published author, speaker, psychologist and culinary nutritionist.
A question-and-answer session will be held.
Registration is required for this event, and those interested are asked to register by Thursday.
To register, call 360-683-6806.
Community dinner
SEQUIM — A free community dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church.
The public is invited to the meal at the church at 100 S. Blake Ave., which will feature baked fish, tartar sauce, vegetables, cole slaw, dessert and beverages.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling the church at 360-683-5367 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. the Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday before the dinner.
They can also be made by emailing dinnerstumc@aol.com.
VFW hosts McInturffs
SEQUIM — The Sequim VFW Post 4760 will host an evening of dinner and music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.
The McInturffs will perform at the post at 169 E. Washington St.
The cost is $10 and includes roast chicken, corn-on-the-cob and baked beans.
Free concert
SEQUIM — The Sequim Library will host Mo Phillips for a performance of his brand of kid’s music at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Kids and families are invited to the concert at the library, 630 N. Sequim Ave.
Hailing from Portland, Ore., Phillips plays “a fine, distilled blend of Americana, soul and blues that is not afraid of a poppy hook or straight rockin’ out,” according to a news release.
In the event of rain or wind, Sequim Library programs will take place in the Sequim Middle School cafeteria, 301 W. Hendrickson Road.
For more information, call 360-683-1161, email youth@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.
GARDINER
Pen turning
GARDINER — Pen turning will be the topic at the next meeting of the Strait Turners woodturners group from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
The meeting will be at the Gardiner Community Center, 980 Old Gardiner Road.
Jim Conway of Port Townsend will demonstrate the process of making a pen.
For more information, see www.straitturners.org or call 360-683-2560.
PORT TOWNSEND
Poet to read
PORT TOWNSEND — The Northwind Reading Series will feature “An Evening with Jerry Martien” at 7 p.m. Thursday.
The reading will be at the Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St.
The suggested donation is $5. All proceeds will support the Northwind Arts Center.
Martien lives in the Humboldt Bay region, where he has worked as a book clerk, doorman, poet in the schools, carpenter and occasional Humboldt State writing instructor.
He has served on many boards and committees, advocating environmental and social justice, and often reads his poetry at public meetings and ceremonies.
He is the author of several chapbooks and a collection, “Pieces in Place,” as well as personal essays and two histories of money, “Shell Game” and most recently “The Price of a Life: Shell, Gold, Carbon Notes & Weed.”
For more information, contact Bill Mawhinney at 360-302-1159.
Conversation Cafe
PORT TOWNSEND — Conversation Cafe will meet at 11:45 a.m. today.
The public is invited to take part in discussions at Alchemy Bistro and Wine Bar, 842 Washington St.
The topic for this week was not available.
For more information, go to www.conversation cafe.org.
Centrum Free Fridays
PORT TOWNSEND — Douglas Francisco and the Shaky Barbers will be the featured performers at Centrum Free Friday at noon today.
The free concert will be held at the Commons at Fort Worden, 200 Battery Way.
Boat tours
PORT TOWNSEND — The public is invited to take a tour on a Martha J–A 1984 24-foot motor launch today from noon to 4 p.m.
Those interested are asked to meet on the floating dock in front of the Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St.
Tours are by donation and take about 30 minutes.
Tours also will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
The service is on a first-come, first-served basis, with a six-person capacity.
Literary readings
PORT TOWNSEND — Authors from the Port Townsend Writers’ Conference will read from their work at 7 p.m. today and Saturday.
Priscilla Long and Emily Kendal Frey will be featured tonight. Gary Copeland Lilley and Sayantani Dasgupta will be featured Saturday.
Both free readings will be at the Wheeler Theater at 200 Battery Way, Fort Worden.
For information, go to www.centrum.org.
Documentary showing
PORT TOWNSEND — L20/20’s Wellness Action Group and others working on health care issues will host a showing of the 2016 documentary film “Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody” at 6 p.m. Sunday at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
The showing will be free at the fellowship building, 2333 San Juan Ave.
For information, contact Jenifer Taylor at 360-385-3666 or jentaylor@olympus.net.
Paper marbling
PORT TOWNSEND — The next Northwind Book Arts Group meeting will focus on paper marbling with Diane Thierry of Watermark Bindery of Marrowstone Island at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
“What I’ve Learned Thus Far: Marrowstone Binder Explores Paper Marbling” will be at the Northwind Arts Center, 701 Water St.
Thierry, in partnership with her husband, Viktor Grabner, has been teaching herself the art of paper marbling while discovering that there are no rules. More than a show-and-tell, not quite a how-to, this program will focus on one person’s entry into the world of surface design.
The Northwind Book Arts Group is dedicated to exploring and cultivating contemporary aesthetic interpretations of the book as art. Meetings are open to the public.
For more information, email Ellie Mathews at bookarts@northwindarts.org or see northwindarts.org/programs/northwind-book-arts-group.
Party for Boiler Room
PORT TOWNSEND — A fundraising party will be held to benefit The Boiler Room at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Fred Lewis Scout Cabin.
Snacks, beverages, prizes and an auction will be held on the cabin’s lawn at 3075 Discovery Road. There will be adult beverages, so attendees should be 21 or older.
Attendees can get tickets at www.ptbr.org/party or at the door.
For information, call 360-379-8247 or email amy@ptbr.org.
PORT HADLOCK
Beach cleanup
PORT HADLOCK — All ages are invited to explore the shore and help clean up Irondale Beach at 2 p.m. today.
A beach naturalist from WSU Jefferson County Extension will lead explorations along the shoreline at 301-353 First Ave.
Domino book run
PORT HADLOCK — As part of its Summer Reading Program, the Jefferson County Library will attempt to make the largest domino book run at 6:30 tonight.
During the event at the library, 620 Cedar Ave., registration for the reading program, dubbed “Build a Better World Through Play,” will be available.
Those who register will receive a free T-shirt.
Children 18 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.jclibrary.info.
Border collies demo
PORT HADLOCK — A team from Border Collies International will hold a demonstration at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Jefferson County Library.
The free event will feature the dogs and their owners with footballs, basketballs, baseballs, soccer balls and Frisbees at the library, 620 Cedar St.
Crafting workshop
PORT HADLOCK — People 18 and older are invited to a felt craft workshop at the Jefferson County Library at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
In this hands-on workshop at the library, 620 Cedar Ave., participants will create felted heart ornaments and fill them with inspiring quotes, wishes or hopes.
QUILCENE
Patterns in nature
QUILCENE — The Jefferson County Library will host a session in identifying building block patterns in nature at the Quilcene Community Center at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
All ages are invited to take part in a passbook walk to seek and identify patterns at the center, 294952 U.S. Highway 101.
BRINNON
Wildlife visit
BRINNON — The public is invited to attend a Dosewallips State Park presentation featuring a visit from the West Sound Wildlife Shelter at 8 p.m. Saturday.
A park ranger will speak about wildlife, and Cedar, a red-tailed hawk from the shelter, will be presented at the park’s amphitheater, 306996 U.S. Highway 101.
A Discover Pass is required for this event.
For more information, call 360-796-4415.
CHIMACUM
SmileMobile
CHIMACUM — The Arcora Foundation — formerly the Washington Dental Service Foundation — SmileMobile will be available Monday through Friday, July 28.
The truck — a 39-foot dental clinic on wheels — will provide dental access to children up to 18 years old at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, on Monday and Tuesday.
From Wednesday through July 28, the truck will be available for follow-up treatment appointments.
SmileMobile accepts Medicaid insurance and provides a sliding-fee scale.
The foundation, which provides the SmileMobile, advises those interested in treatment follow-ups to make an appointment in advance by calling 888-286-9105.
ForestFest
CHIMACUM — The Jefferson Land Trust will hold its ForestFest fundraiser at 6 p.m. Monday at Finnriver Farm & Cidery.
Tickets are $100 and include dinner, beverages and dessert at the farm and cidery, 124 Center Road.
In addition to the dinner, artisans will display handmade products.
For tickets, call Caitlin at 360-379-9501 or go to www.saveland.org.
PORT ANGELES
Play auditions
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Community Players will hold tryouts for the first play of the 65th season for the play “Five Tellers Dancing in the Rain” at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Tryouts will held be at the community playhouse, 1235 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Five women ages 20 to 60 are needed for this play, set in the break room of a small bank in Mississippi.
According to a news release: “ ‘Five Tellers Dancing in the Rain’ eavesdrops on the conversations of women who have for too long defined themselves in terms of their romantic relationships.”
The play will be on stage Sept. 22 to Oct. 8 on Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesday nights and Sunday afternoons.
Rehearsals will begin in early August.
Copies of the play are available at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., or by calling 360-457-0500.
Artifact identification
PORT ANGELES — Elwha Klallam tribal archaeologist Bill White will be on hand from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. today at the Elwha Klallam Heritage Center to help people identify found treasures.
The event at the center, 401 E. First St., is free but is not an appraisal service.
For information, call 360-417-8545 or email heritage.center@elwha.org.
RV rally
PORT ANGELES — The Elks Lodge will host the Northwest Elks RV Rally through Sunday at the Clallam County Fairgrounds.
The annual event is for Elks members and their families with days of events and entertainment at the fairgrounds, 1608 W. 16th St.
The event is open to all ages, but registration closed June 1.
For information, call Charlie or Sherry at 605-520-4180.
WorkSource talk
PORT ANGELES — The public is invited to Patrice Varela-Daylo’s free presentation “WorkSource: Skill Development” at the Port Angeles Library at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Varela-Daylo will provide an overview of the key services WorkSource offers to both job seekers and employers at the library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
Varela-Daylo is a business services representative for WorkSource Clallam and Jefferson counties.
For more information, call 360-417-8500, email discover@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.
Support group
PORT ANGELES — Olympic Medical Center will host a diabetes support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The meeting will be in the private dining room of Seasons Cafe at the hospital at 939 Caroline St.
This month, Elizabeth Schuerman, RDN, will present “Do Supplements Really Work?”
Diabetes support group meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information, call 360-417-7125.
Senior swingers dance
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Senior & Community Center will host a senior swingers dance from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The first visit is free and a $5 fee covers all other visits at the senior center, 328 E. Seventh St.
The featured band will be Wally and the Boys.
Maker fair
PORT ANGELES — Children and families are invited to the Port Angeles Library’s Maker Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Participants can learn coding basics from a 4-H coding club, practice writing and make paracord bracelets and cardboard armor at the library, 2210 S. Peabody St.
For more information, call 360-460-8500, email youth@nols.org or visit www.nols.org.
Volunteer orientation
PORT ANGELES — First Step is seeking volunteers for various activities throughout the summer and will host a child care assistant orientation class from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday.
The orientation will be at First Step’s administration building, 323 E. Sixth St.
Activities include literacy and school readiness, sorting, organizing and folding clothes for Clothing Closet, landscaping, interior maintenance and child care support groups.
Registration is required for the orientation.
To register, contact Rhonda Raymond at 360-457-8355 or rhonda_fstep@olypen.com.
Authors event
PORT ANGELES — Park View Villas will host an afternoon of readings with members of the Olympic Peninsula Authors group at 2 p.m. Thursday.
The free event will be held at the villas, 1430 Park View Lane.
Anthology editors Linda B. Myers and Heidi Hansen will share stories of how they put books together. Several authors will read excerpts and the group will bring books for sale.
Refreshments will be served.
Septic systems
PORT ANGELES — Clallam County Environmental Health Specialist Janine Reed will discuss how to protect and maintain septic systems through proper landscaping at noon Thursday.
The free hourlong presentation in the county commissioners’ meeting room (160) in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., is part of the Green Thumb Garden Tips education series sponsored by the WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners.
Reed will explain how soils help treat sewage. She will present information on gardening and planting around septic failures due to tree roots infiltrating the pipes or overwatering a drain field.
For more information, call 360-565-2679.
FORKS
Western hoedown
FORKS — The public is invited to the fourth annual Western Hoedown & Elks Family Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Each of the first 100 children will receive a cowboy hat, bandana and badge at the Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchants Road.
Featured at the event will be hay rides, archery, gem panning, feed the pig, shoo the crows and face painting.
Veteran support group
FORKS — U.S. military veterans are invited to join Marine Corps veteran Rick Seguin for a 12-step program starting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Forks Community Center.
Meetings will continue each Monday at the center, 91 Maple Ave.
The free program will follow the structure of an AA or Narcotics Anonymous meeting but will be focused on veterans.
It is intended to help individuals regain control of their lives and move forward in a healthful, clean and sober environment.
Elks bingo
FORKS — The Forks Elks Lodge will hold Tuesday night bingo games.
Early bird sessions will start at 6:30 p.m. with regular bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 941 Merchants Road.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
SEKIU
Benefit concert
SEKIU — Members of the public are invited to a benefit concert for the Sekiu Community Center’s baby grand piano at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Admission is free, though donations are accepted to the concert at the community center, 42 Rice St.
Seven performers from Washington and Oregon will perform a variety of genres including blues, classical, folk and jazz.
Refreshments will be served.
Funds generated from the concert will benefit upkeep and maintenance for the center’s baby grand piano.
For more information, call Kim Bowlby at 360-963-2702.
